Western Mountains and High Plains

December, 2007
Regional Report

Web Finds

Idaho Native Plant Society
If you have an interest in native plants and want to connect with others who value native plant conservation, visit the Idaho Native Plant Society Web site. You will find information for local chapters, event listings, conservation issues, native plant guides, and information for landscaping with native plants of the intermountain region.

Favorite or New Plant

Rocket Larkspur
One of my favorite plants that has been passed along from Grandma's garden is the rocket larkspur (Consolida spp.). It is always dependable as it self sows from one year to the next, and seedlings are easy to transplant. It does equally well in full sun and part shade. The soil should be well drained, fertile, and amended with compost for best performance and seed germination. Consolida ajacis has feathery foliage and attractive flower spikes.